So, a chapter about Eddie but it talks more about Jake. The way I see it, Jake is afraid to meet because he knows Eddie can read him just as well as he can read Eddie. The whole "if you don't think I'm good enough for you, you're not right" is Jake saying he doesn't feel good enough himself. Wall upon wall to protect himself...
‘People say cancer survivors, but you never really get over it. These people fight it their whole lives. When part of your body betrays you, it’s personal. They take life seriously, soberly, savoring each moment.’
This hit me hard. So true.